Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers
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For the South African cricketer, see Robert Chalmers (cricketer).
Robert Chalmers, 1st Baron Chalmers, GCB, PC (Ire) (18 August 1858 – 17 November 1938) was a British civil servant, and a Pali and Buddhist scholar. In later life, he served as the Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge.[1]
Quick Facts 21st Governor of Ceylon, Monarch ...
The Lord Chalmers | |
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21st Governor of Ceylon | |
In office 18 October 1913 – 4 December 1915 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | Reginald Edward Stubbs (Acting governor) |
Succeeded by | Reginald Edward Stubbs (Acting governor) |
Permanent Secretary to the Treasury | |
In office 1911–1913 | |
Preceded by | T. L. Heath |
Succeeded by | Warren Fisher |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-08-18)18 August 1858 Stoke Newington, Middlesex |
Died | 17 November 1938(1938-11-17) (aged 80) |
Spouse(s) | Maud Piggott Iris Florence |
Children | 3 |
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